Monday, October 22, 2007

Sugar High Friday #36

Taking into consideration the certain limitations of this kitchen, I had to think of something that didn't need an oven and I came up with a twist on Tiramisu

The alcohol I've selected is Vin Santo

Vin Santo is a Tuscan dessert wine and quite fitting that I use it since I am in Florence. I've decided to poach apples pieces in a mix of wine and a little sugar. I moisten the savoiardi with this chunky apple mixture and then top it with a whipped vanilla scented mascarpone before repeating the layers one more time.

Tirami-mela

Apples, peeled and cut into chunks

Vin Santo

Sugar

Savoiardi

Vanilla Extract

Mascarpone

Place the apple pieces, Vin Santo and a little sugar into a saucepan and simmer on a gentle heat until the apples have softened. Let this cool before you use it.

Lightly whip the mascarpone with a little vanilla extract and set aside.

Since I've made this in glasses, I've broken the savoiardi into small pieces and placed them on the bottom. Drizzle over some of the apple liquid and then top with the softened apples. Add a good dollop of mascarpone before repeating the layering process.